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Beethoven's private legacy: his musical sketches
The 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven provides the backdrop for a special Christmas lecture at the University.
Why physical activity matters now more than ever
Professor of Health Service Research, Adrian Taylor, discusses motivation, exercise schemes, and the future impact on the NHS.
Research highlights near-miss which could have changed outcome of D-Day
Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor of History at the University of Plymouth, has uncovered a near-miss which might potentially have changed the shape of D-Day.
Time for total rethink on the management of alien species
A new study – led by the University of Plymouth and the Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab in Cyprus – is calling for a complete rethink of how non-indigenous or alien species are considered in the future.
New website launched to support family-focused healthcare in UK & Ireland
The new website ifnaukandireland.org/ is designed for healthcare practitioners and families to share and learn about best practice for supporting families.
Scientists call for decade of concerted effort to enhance understanding of the deep seas
Kerry Howell, Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology at the University of Plymouth, is the lead author on new research to develop a greater understanding of the deep ocean.
New postgraduate dental programme to launch at Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is launching MSc Endodontics, and welcomes Dr Federico Foschi, Professor and Consultant of Endodontics, as programme lead.
Scientists join call for major shift in understanding to protect the ocean
Professor of Marine Biology Jason Hall-Spencer and Professor of Oceanography Chris Reid, from the University of Plymouth, are among the authors of a new international report calling for an urgent change in the way we think and talk about the ocean.
Scientists awarded £2.6million to examine environmental impacts of biodegradable plastics
A team of UK scientists - led by the University of Plymouth - has been awarded £2.6million for a four-year project assessing how biodegradables break down and whether they affect species both on land and in the marine environment.
Cutting edge agricultural robots offer a low-cost lifeline to UK farmers
Robotriks was co-founded by Jake Shaw-Sutton, Senior Robotics Technician at the University of Plymouth, and has developed a low-cost robotic platform which can be fitted with almost any agricultural implement
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise finalist in NHS Parliamentary Awards
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise has been named a finalist in NHS Parliamentary Awards for its successful Community Clinic, which supports vulnerable patients who are experiencing homelessness in Plymouth.
Microplastics in the Death Zone
Scientists from the University of Plymouth identified plastic fibres in snow samples collected 8,440 metres above sea level, near the summit of Mount Everest